Krishnagiri Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu.
Administrative Details of Krishnagiri
Krishnagiri comprises 655 villages, of which 602 are inhabited and 53 are uninhabited. There are 14 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,48,053, spread across 5,129 square kilometers.
| Villages | 655(602 inhabited • 53 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 14 |
| Households | 4,48,053 |
| Total Area | 5,129 km² |
Krishnagiri Urban & Rural Population
Krishnagiri had 4,28,363 people in urban areas (22.8%) and 14,51,446 people in rural areas (77.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,51,446 | 77.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,28,363 | 22.8% |
| Total | 18,79,809 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Krishnagiri
The total population comprises 9,60,232 males (51.1%) and 9,19,577 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 958 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,42,444 | 2,17,788 | 9,60,232 |
| 👩 Female | 7,09,002 | 2,10,575 | 9,19,577 |
Literacy Rate in Krishnagiri
The literacy rate is 63.2%. Male literacy stands at 69.47% while female literacy is 56.65%, indicating a gender gap of 12.82 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,87,958.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,94,718 | 1,72,344 | 6,67,062 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,70,541 | 1,50,355 | 5,20,896 |
| Total Literate | 8,65,259 | 3,22,699 | 11,87,958 |
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About Krishnagiri Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu has a total population of 18,79,809 with a literacy rate of 63.2% and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Krishnagiri district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.